The synod celebrates its leaders in their various stages of ministry. We are happy to share information about changes here.
“Change is constant in any living organism. That is no less true for communities of faith. Leaders change. New ordinands explore calls. Pastors retire.” – Ken Inskeep
New to the Synod:
Mr. Kyle Anderson will be ordained on June 22, 2024. He will be serving Minnehaha Communion, Minneapolis, as pastor
The Rev. Mollie Hamre was ordained on May 11, 2024. She is serving Shepherd of the Lake, Prior Lake, as associate pastor
The Rev. Daniel Shantu, from the Lower Susquehanna Synod to Faith, Isanti, pastor
The Rev. Janet Warnes, from Southwestern Minnesota Synod to Redeemer, Henderson, bridge interim pastor
The Rev. Joseph Schattauer Paille, from the New Jersey Synod to Community of the Cross, Bloomington, pastor
The Rev. Joan Conroy, from the Saint Paul Area Synod to All Nations Indian Church, UCC, pastor
The Rev. Susan Debner, from the Southwestern Minnesota Synod to University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, interim senior pastor
Within the Synod:
The Rev. Craig Pederson, from MAS staff to Augustana, Minneapolis, pastor
The Rev. Hans Lee, retired, to Normandale, Edina, interim senior pastor
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
The Rev. Donald Tastad, retired, to Saint Paul Area Synod
The Rev. William Dexheimer Pharris from Fairview Spiritual Health Services, retired
The Rev. Donald Mulfinger, retired, to Saint Paul Area Synod
The Rev. Cheryl Mathison, from St. Philip the Deacon, retired
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
Maple Grove, Maple Grove, pastor
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
Richfield, Richfield, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
All Saints, Norwood Young America, associate pastor
Alleluia!, St. Michael, pastor
Holy Nativity, New Hope, associate pastor (pt)
Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, senior pastor
St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor
Zion, Anoka, senior pastor
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
Calvary, Minneapolis, pastor
Messiah, Minneapolis, pastor
Mt. Olivet, Minneapolis, three associate pastors
St. Philip the Deacon, Plymouth, associate pastor
Updated 6/20/2024